Been Ford all my life
03-29-2012, 09:26 AM
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Been Ford all my life
I have worked for Ford for 34 years, my father before 32 years, my brother 32 years, my brother-inlaw still working 26 years. This is the first GM product that I'm buying (GS Vette). I do not know much about the vehicle nor GM as a whole so if my questions seem ignorant or misinformed..DONT COMMENT WITH BS. I have not been part of forums until I ordered this vehicle, I only joined to learn and talk to other enthusiests about owning Corvettes. If some of you don't want to grow this site with new members thats fine with me, I'll just read what others have to say and not participate anymore.
03-29-2012, 09:35 AM
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I have worked for Ford for 34 years, my father before 32 years, my brother 32 years, my brother-inlaw still working 26 years. This is the first GM product that I'm buying (GS Vette). I do not know much about the vehicle nor GM as a whole so if my questions seem ignorant or misinformed..DONT COMMENT WITH BS. I have not been part of forums until I ordered this vehicle, I only joined to learn and talk to other enthusiests about owning Corvettes. If some of you don't want to grow this site with new members thats fine with me, I'll just read what others have to say and not participate anymore.
03-29-2012, 09:37 AM
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Maybe the OP should stick to Fords.
03-29-2012, 09:42 AM
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I have worked for Ford for 34 years, my father before 32 years, my brother 32 years, my brother-inlaw still working 26 years. This is the first GM product that I'm buying (GS Vette). I do not know much about the vehicle nor GM as a whole so if my questions seem ignorant or misinformed..DONT COMMENT WITH BS. I have not been part of forums until I ordered this vehicle, I only joined to learn and talk to other enthusiests about owning Corvettes. If some of you don't want to grow this site with new members thats fine with me, I'll just read what others have to say and not participate anymore.
Has anyone responded to you negatively already or have you just been reading some of the more ascerbic comments from some of the members? There are some here that have biting wit but many are helpful, caring individuals that are willing to listen and offer sound advice.
Let's start this one over starting with you.
03-29-2012, 09:44 AM
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St. Jude Donor '12
I think he got pissed when in his first post, (battery) he was comparing pony (ford stang) to the Vette because he heard of battery issues.
To OP;
relax....check emotions at the door.....
03-29-2012, 09:52 AM
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St. Jude Donor '12
Welcome to the forum. Fords are great cars too, I've owned many over the years, they just dont make a performance sports car like the corvette.
Yes, we have our fair share of azzes on this forum as all forums have but you will find many good people here who will enhance your ownership and fun factor. So ignore them, remember there are idiots everywhere you go.
With that said, post up some pics when you have time!
Yes, we have our fair share of azzes on this forum as all forums have but you will find many good people here who will enhance your ownership and fun factor. So ignore them, remember there are idiots everywhere you go.
With that said, post up some pics when you have time!
03-29-2012, 09:52 AM
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Welcome to GM, in a Corvette sort of way.
I made a similar move about 13 months ago. I enjoy my 2011 Coupe. I have about 4,700 miles of mostly happy experience.
I find my car a joy to drive but hard to keep on the legal/nearly legal side of speed limits. The car holds the road ever so nicely with nice driving feel feed back. I expect you will have a similar experience.
I have no problem (yet) with the original tires. Most contributors report a desire to change manufacturers when the tires have over 10k miles on them. The tunnel between the driver's seat and the passenger's seat gets rather warm on longer drives, especially when summer is upon us.
I believe my Chevy dealer is a good one. The team worked hard, along with GM's tech staff, to locate and correct an annoying electrical problem. I hope your dealer is equally good.
Contgratulations on a great choice.
I made a similar move about 13 months ago. I enjoy my 2011 Coupe. I have about 4,700 miles of mostly happy experience.
I find my car a joy to drive but hard to keep on the legal/nearly legal side of speed limits. The car holds the road ever so nicely with nice driving feel feed back. I expect you will have a similar experience.
I have no problem (yet) with the original tires. Most contributors report a desire to change manufacturers when the tires have over 10k miles on them. The tunnel between the driver's seat and the passenger's seat gets rather warm on longer drives, especially when summer is upon us.
I believe my Chevy dealer is a good one. The team worked hard, along with GM's tech staff, to locate and correct an annoying electrical problem. I hope your dealer is equally good.
Contgratulations on a great choice.
03-29-2012, 09:53 AM
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Welcome to the forum but I must say you might want to rethink your post and perhaps tell us about yourself and your car.
Has anyone responded to you negatively already or have you just been reading some of the more ascerbic comments from some of the members? There are some here that have biting wit but many are helpful, caring individuals that are willing to listen and offer sound advice.
Let's start this one over starting with you.
Has anyone responded to you negatively already or have you just been reading some of the more ascerbic comments from some of the members? There are some here that have biting wit but many are helpful, caring individuals that are willing to listen and offer sound advice.
Let's start this one over starting with you.
Anyway...to put the bulls**t behind me. I ordered a yellow GS and just got a build week of 4/16. I at one time was looking at used but the deals for new seem to be to good to pass up. I've been planning to buy a vette for 2 years now and i figure 4 more weeks and my dream is gonna come to pass.
03-29-2012, 09:56 AM
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Welcome to the forum. I just upgraded my 05 convertible with a 2012 GS convertible. You'll absolutely love it. There's all types in here, but 95% of the people are very cool and totally willing to help so don't get turned off by the few bad apples. Enjoy your car and enjoy the forum for what it's worth. I'm going to post pics of my new GS this weekend once I get it all cleaned up.
03-29-2012, 10:02 AM
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Welcome to the forum. Fords are great cars too, I've owned many over the years, they just dont make a performance sports car like the corvette.
Yes, we have our fair share of azzes on this forum as all forums have but you will find many good people here who will enhance your ownership and fun factor. So ignore them, remember there are idiots everywhere you go.
With that said, post up some pics when you have time!
Yes, we have our fair share of azzes on this forum as all forums have but you will find many good people here who will enhance your ownership and fun factor. So ignore them, remember there are idiots everywhere you go.
With that said, post up some pics when you have time!
03-29-2012, 10:04 AM
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Melting Slicks
Reading lotsa posts from everyone and at times shaking my head at some of the childish responses form some to other posters and I think to myself why do these nimwits respond if they think the comment is ridiculous, just let it pass by, why intentially disrespect someone or make them feel like a fool. I was flamed this morning on a post asking a question.
Anyway...to put the bulls**t behind me. I ordered a yellow GS and just got a build week of 4/16. I at one time was looking at used but the deals for new seem to be to good to pass up. I've been planning to buy a vette for 2 years now and i figure 4 more weeks and my dream is gonna come to pass.
Anyway...to put the bulls**t behind me. I ordered a yellow GS and just got a build week of 4/16. I at one time was looking at used but the deals for new seem to be to good to pass up. I've been planning to buy a vette for 2 years now and i figure 4 more weeks and my dream is gonna come to pass.
BTW, if you're interested, I have the optional Lloyds mats, ebony with the neon yellow bindings that I bought for my '08. Passenger + driver + rear cargo mat all in great condition and will really set the VY car off. PM if you'd like and I'll email pix. I'll sell for $150 + postage.
Enjoy the car when it comes.
03-29-2012, 10:05 AM
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I have worked for Ford for 34 years, my father before 32 years, my brother 32 years, my brother-inlaw still working 26 years. This is the first GM product that I'm buying (GS Vette). I do not know much about the vehicle nor GM as a whole so if my questions seem ignorant or misinformed..DONT COMMENT WITH BS. I have not been part of forums until I ordered this vehicle, I only joined to learn and talk to other enthusiests about owning Corvettes. If some of you don't want to grow this site with new members thats fine with me, I'll just read what others have to say and not participate anymore.
03-29-2012, 10:07 AM
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Reading lotsa posts from everyone and at times shaking my head at some of the childish responses form some to other posters and I think to myself why do these nimwits respond if they think the comment is ridiculous, just let it pass by, why intentially disrespect someone or make them feel like a fool. I was flamed this morning on a post asking a question
Ignore those that start **** and try not to get emotional about it. The craziest looking people here are the ones who flip out and post angry back and forth attacks that have nothing to do with the original topic of the thread.
Really, the best thing you can do is reply with a smile and/or ignore them. The information and good folks here outweigh the douchebags that are just looking for a fight.
03-29-2012, 10:08 AM
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Congratulations on the Corvette and for you and your family's work ethic and dedication to Ford. I hope your Corvette is everything you hoped for. Don't ever feel a question is ignorant or misinformed...we all start off knowing little and we learn along the way. You have to shift-through a little "BS" at times but the forum is a tremendous (Corvette) resource for sharing information, ideas, comments and opinions....both positive and negative. I encourage you to participate....share your questions, experiences, expertise, comments and opinions. Lurkers contribute nothing. If, however, you're so thin-skinned that a negative comment or humorous remark (perhaps at your expense) offends you then perhaps you're not suited for an Internet forum. Good luck with your Corvette and I hope to see you participate in the forum often.
03-29-2012, 10:18 AM
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Thats the tendency on most car forums. There are many people that are just kidding around and may look as if they are trying to push your buttons because we are communicating via text, but dont mean harm, then there are those who will try to derail your conversation or just try to plain annoy you because its fun to them - the more you play into it, they more you are entertaining them.
Ignore those that start **** and try not to get emotional about it. The craziest looking people here are the ones who flip out and post angry back and forth attacks that have nothing to do with the original topic of the thread.
Really, the best thing you can do is reply with a smile and/or ignore them. The information and good folks here outweigh the douchebags that are just looking for a fight.
Ignore those that start **** and try not to get emotional about it. The craziest looking people here are the ones who flip out and post angry back and forth attacks that have nothing to do with the original topic of the thread.
Really, the best thing you can do is reply with a smile and/or ignore them. The information and good folks here outweigh the douchebags that are just looking for a fight.
Your skin will grow thicker if you stick around long enough. Also you have to consider the response that pushed your buttons was from a NYer. Nice people and all but they love to "bust your chops".
03-29-2012, 10:42 AM
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Reading lotsa posts from everyone and at times shaking my head at some of the childish responses form some to other posters and I think to myself why do these nimwits respond if they think the comment is ridiculous, just let it pass by, why intentially disrespect someone or make them feel like a fool. I was flamed this morning on a post asking a question.
Anyway...to put the bulls**t behind me. I ordered a yellow GS and just got a build week of 4/16. I at one time was looking at used but the deals for new seem to be to good to pass up. I've been planning to buy a vette for 2 years now and i figure 4 more weeks and my dream is gonna come to pass.
Anyway...to put the bulls**t behind me. I ordered a yellow GS and just got a build week of 4/16. I at one time was looking at used but the deals for new seem to be to good to pass up. I've been planning to buy a vette for 2 years now and i figure 4 more weeks and my dream is gonna come to pass.
Welcome to the forum and post pics of your new ride when it arrives. There is much to learn here.